The HBCU STEMulUS

05/27/2026

Tuskegee University continues to prove the value of higher education—and specifically a Tuskegee education. The success of the Class of 2026 reflects the enduring principles of Mother Tuskegee – rigorous academic preparation, experiential learning, and leadership development, which produce graduates who thrive and contribute to society in a meaningful way.

▪️70% secured employment or graduate school placement prior to graduation
▪️89% of Business and Information Science students had confirmed offers – many more than one
▪️76% completed global experiential learning -- most with multiple internships
▪️56% engaged in hands-on practicums (e.g., nursing, education, health professions)
▪️100% pass rate for nursing and allied health licensure
▪️20 new military officers commissioned across all service branches
▪️15 aviation graduates -- new pilots (11 instrument-rated)
▪️51 new Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
▪️22 Research-Based PhDs…a record for TU and in the required window for R2
▪️55% honor graduates; 10 with perfect 4.0 GPAs
▪️20% studied abroad; 26% participated in undergraduate research
▪️Continued recognition as the #1 Southern Regional University for Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)
▪️Achieved while maintaining a 30% admissions acceptance rate.

05/20/2026

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05/20/2026

05/20/2026

🐍 FAMU alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms is one step closer to making history in Georgia. The former Atlanta mayor has won the Democratic nomination for governor, setting up a major general election race this November. ⁠
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If elected, Bottoms would become Georgia’s first Black woman governor, adding another powerful chapter to the legacy of HBCU alumni in politics and public service.⁠
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Verified by AP: Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination, and the Republican race is headed to a runoff.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

From runway to career pathway ✈️

Texas Southern University Aviation continues to soar with the addition of Delta Air Lines as the University’s fourth airline pilot pathway affiliation through the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program.

With premier airline partnerships, advanced flight training technology, and one of the nation’s most modern collegiate fleets, Texas Southern is preparing the next generation of industry-ready pilots and charting a course to become a top 10 aviation program by 2030.

Read the full announcement here: https://texassouthernnews.com/texas-southern-university-announces-pilot-pathway-partnership-with-delta-air-lines/

05/14/2026

From the first Long Walk to the final one across The Yard, the Class of 2026 showed the world what Bison resilience looks like. More than 3,100 graduates. Countless sacrifices. Infinite possibilities.

“We didn’t just survive, we thrived.”

Congratulations to the newest alumni of Howard University. The world is waiting for your brilliance, your truth, and your service.

Full Story On The Dig: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/we-thrived-howard-universitys-class-2026-steps-world-needs-truth-and-service

05/14/2026